Closed Reduction with Cannulated Compression Screws for Intertrochanteric Fracture in Elderly Patients
- VernacularTitle:闭合复位空心加压钉固定治疗老年股骨转子间骨折
- Author:
Xinjun SHAO
;
Jihong LONG
;
Shujun SUN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Closed reduction;
Cannulated compression screws;
Intertrochanteric fracture;
elderly patients
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2005;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the efficacy of closed reduction with cannlated compression screws for the treatment of elderly paitents with intertrochanteric fracture.Methods From April 2002 to July 2006,guided by a C-arm X-ray system,58 elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture were treated by closed reduction with cannlated compression screws.Results The mean operation time was 55 minutes(40 to 70 minutes),and the mean blood loss was 35 ml(30 to 40).The patients were discharged from hospital in 3 to 10 days after the operation(mean,6.5 days).All of the 58 patients were cured.According to criteria for evaluating the outcomes of intertrochantenic fracture,28 cases were excellent,25 were good,3 were fair,and 2 were poor.The Rate of excellent and good outcomes was 91.4%(53/58).Conclusion Closed reduction with cannlated compression screws is effective for elderly paitents with intertrochanteric fracture.
